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Eating Organic in Cusco

Travel

We arrived in Cusco around noon.  Having stuffed myself silly on barbecued meats (hey I was in Texas after all!) and snacked on way too much roasted peanuts and diet sodas the night before, I was starving for fresh, wholesome foods.  We found Green Organics just steps away from Plaza […]

From Peru…Finally

Travel

So, I finally had a chance to sort through the photos of our trip to Peru! I can’t believe it’s been a month since we came back from Peru.  It was my first time in South America and I had an absolutely wonderful time exploring the different cities in Peru. The […]

Cuban Black Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hock is made with black beans simmered with smoked ham hocks and aromatic ingredients like onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices. The infusion of flavors creates a deeply satisfying and robust soup.

Cuban Black Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hock

Main Dishes, Soups

Cuban Black Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hock is made with black beans simmered with smoked ham hocks and aromatic ingredients like onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices. The infusion of flavors creates a deeply satisfying and robust soup. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for an authentic Cuban dish – […]

Spiced Apple Scones

Breakfast and Brunch Dishes

I’ve been wanting to make these scones since August, and I’ve waited a long time.  It doesn’t become more weather appropriate than right now.  I made these last weekend while going back and forth between scone-making and putting together a shelf I had ordered and neglected for the longest time. […]

Curried Couscous with Roasted Indian Eggplants

Side Dishes

Since I consistently overeat every time I set foot into a restaurant setting, I usually require some detoxification time – almost like a damage reversal plan.  Eating healthy requires some planning and determination, and I always feel so much better afterwards.  I am not a diehard couscous fan.  I can’t […]